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NCAOSA Northern California Orff-Schulwerk Association 2009 -10 WORKSHOP CALENDAR
Contact Greacian Goeke for further information: ggoeke@mac.com. Workshop times and fees below.

OCTOBER 10, 2009, SUE SNYDER: MUSIC AND ARTS TAKE CENTER STAGE FOR LEARNING
Burke's School for Girls, 7070 California Street, San Francisco www.kdbs.org/directions
When we teach music and movement, we also teach a range of skills that are necessary for learning, and are the foundation of learning in all subject areas. This session explores how multi-modal teaching and learning have been effective in reaching all learners, particularly those who are not successful in traditional classrooms. Oh, yes, and we'll have fun! NOTE: Workshop participants may not park north of California Street on 32nd Avenue.

FEBRUARY 27, 2010, DAVID ADEE: BEYOND SAN JOSE WITH THE ART OF PLAY
Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Note: This is the Middle School campus
Come along as we journey beyond San Jose with the Art of Play! Explore teaching strategies for improvisation in theater, voice, percussion, xylophones, recorders and movement. Nurture your own playful spirit while learning processes to facilitate student improvisation. Explore a path towards greater presence and fulfillment as a teacher.

APRIL 10, 2010, ANNETTE BAUER AND MARGARET MOORE: WELCOME IN THE SPRING: A Day of Recorder and Historical Dances Hillbrook School, 300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos
We will explore historical repertoire through movement and recorder. Plus May Day Carols and May Pole Dances. All levels are encouraged to join us in a beautiful setting for musical spring rituals!

NCAOSA membership $85.00 (includes all workshops)
Non-Member Fees Per Workshop: Regular - $75; Student/Senior - $45; Reciprocal Chapter Member: $20.
On-site Registration from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Workshops run from 9:30-3:30.
Bring a lunch and wear appropriate shoes and clothes for movement.
Save money on workshops AND enjoy other member benefits! Join NCAOSA using the form at WWW.NCAOSA.ORG

NCAOSA was founded in 1973 to assist teachers, parents, and students in Northern California with the knowledge and process of Orff-Schulwerk.

It's time to (re)fresh, (re)connect, (re)charge!
NCAOSA's 2009 Western Mini-Conference is coming up next month. If you haven't registered yet - now is the time! There is still room but dorm spots are filling. Early bird rates are good until 3/20/09. Scholarship assistance available (see below).

Clinicians include:
Judith Thomas - feature Orff Schulwerk specialist, 2 sessions and closing session
Michell Kawaja - Expressive Arts and NIA Movement
Claude Ferguson - Percussion, Instrument Building, Sound Sculpture
+ Friday Night Introduction to Orff - Liz Keefe
+ Friday Night Recorder Reading Session - David Destafano
+ Saturday night (Un)Talent Show and more!
+ On-site vendor: Linden Tree Children's recordings and Books

NCAOSA Member Early Bird Price: $210* (by 3/20/09) / $230 regular price
(also for Region Two chapter members with reciprocal workshop fee agreements)

NonMember Early Bird Price: $240* (by 3/20/09) / $260 regular price
(price includes all meals from Friday night's wine and cheese social through Sunday lunch)

Registration form available by contacting Bee Tee: bhtee89@yahoo.com

Affordable Dorm Spots still available - The on-site Dorms! Where else can you bunk with a friend or two (or a soon-to-be new friend), with your own bathroom - for just $30 a night - that's right - $60 for the whole weekend - right on site - warm and cozy - there are only 20 dorm rooms available so you want to register now to assure your bed. If you're more the hotel type - the Country Garden Inn (right next door to the conference) my have rooms but they were filling fast - call 800-367-3336 for availability.

Opening and Closing Sessions! Members of the board (past and present) along with the guest clinicians have been developing the opening and closing events Friday night (8 pm) and Sunday (11-12 noon)! . . . the four elements, the four directions, stars, water, breath, the drum . . . We are excited about the direction the sessions are taking and can hardly wait to sing, move, meet, greet, create, and reflect with all of you.

We hope you can join us.
Registering now helps our planning tremendously!
Registration form available by contacting Bee Tee: bhtee89@yahoo.com

FEATURED CLINICIANS

Judith Thomas-Solomon - Orff Schulwerk Specialist
(Re)Connecting: Our Planet, Our Teaching, Our Music

Judith will weave Orff Schulwerk practices and general educational philosophies while drawing from the elemental themes of sea and sky, earth and fire. In two dynamic sessions she will share her masterful teaching, wonderful humor and successful classroom materials.

Michell Kawaja - Expressive Arts, NIA Movement
(Re)Turn to the Body

Michell is a gifted teacher who brings out the joy ofmovement in students of all ages and bodies of all abilities. Through NIA movement, drawing and journaling she will help us get in tune with our own bodies and inspire new ways of thinking about moving with our students.

Claude Ferguson - Percussion, Sound Sculpture
(Re)Cycled Sounds

Claude will combine his fine arts background, RAFT teaching experience and percussion skills in a workshop where we will build a variety of instruments from recycled items. He also will guide us in creating a group sound sculpture to be played in the closing session.

Friday Night Optional Sessions:
Intro to orff Schulwerk - taught by Liz Keefe
Recorder Reading Session - led by David Destafano

Friday Evening Opening - games, songs, introduction of clinicians and more.

Linden Tree Children's Recordings and Books will be on site the entire weekend with their amazing selection of books, music, puppets, instruments and more.

For complete schedule, registration and scholarship information contact:

Registrar: Bee Tee
Bhtee89@yahoo.com

Chair: Lisa Mandelstein
LMandels@aol.com

NCAOSA announces reciprocal chapter fee reduction!

Working with our good friends and colleagues at the American River Chapter, AOSA

(AROSA), NCAOSA members can attend AROSA workshops for just $20! Find AROSA information on the Links & Resources button. AROSA is in the Sacramento/Stockton area of California.

Visit the Member Forum!
This page allows for messages, job postings, discussion threads, and is an advertisement-free forum hosted on our own domain!

Click here to read more and visit the forum.

NCAOSA wants to be in touch with you!
Join our private mailing list hosted at Topica.com

Our chapter continues to update its systems with the help of the Internet. NCAOSA has signed on with Topica.com to facilitate sending large group emails to the membership. This is now our official way to communicate with you. It will allow the Board to get messages and information out to you quickly and easily.

Please follow the simple instructions and sign on. You will receive messages only from NCAOSA.

You should then receive a subscription request (check your junk mail or bulk folder if you have a spam filter).

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Home Our Workshops Summer Courses The Orffion Newsletter Join NCAOSA Member Forum Instrumentarium A/V Library Links & Resources AOSA San Jose 2007 The NCAOSA Board	Welcome to the NCAOSA! NCAOSA Northern California Orff-Schulwerk Association 2009 -10 WORKSHOP CALENDAR Contact Greacian Goeke for further information: ggoeke@mac.com. Workshop times and fees below. OCTOBER 10, 2009, SUE SNYDER: MUSIC AND ARTS TAKE CENTER STAGE FOR LEARNING Burke's School for Girls, 7070 California Street, San Francisco www.kdbs.org/directions When we teach music and movement, we also teach a range of skills that are necessary for learning, and are the foundation of learning in all subject areas. This session explores how multi-modal teaching and learning have been effective in reaching all learners, particularly those who are not successful in traditional classrooms. Oh, yes, and we'll have fun! NOTE: Workshop participants may not park north of California Street on 32nd Avenue. FEBRUARY 27, 2010, DAVID ADEE: BEYOND SAN JOSE WITH THE ART OF PLAY Prospect Sierra School, 960 Avis Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Note: This is the Middle School campus Come along as we journey beyond San Jose with the Art of Play! Explore teaching strategies for improvisation in theater, voice, percussion, xylophones, recorders and movement. Nurture your own playful spirit while learning processes to facilitate student improvisation. Explore a path towards greater presence and fulfillment as a teacher. APRIL 10, 2010, ANNETTE BAUER AND MARGARET MOORE: WELCOME IN THE SPRING: A Day of Recorder and Historical Dances Hillbrook School, 300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos We will explore historical repertoire through movement and recorder. Plus May Day Carols and May Pole Dances. All levels are encouraged to join us in a beautiful setting for musical spring rituals! NCAOSA membership $85.00 (includes all workshops) Non-Member Fees Per Workshop: Regular - $75; Student/Senior - $45; Reciprocal Chapter Member: $20. On-site Registration from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Workshops run from 9:30-3:30. Bring a lunch and wear appropriate shoes and clothes for movement. Save money on workshops AND enjoy other member benefits! Join NCAOSA using the form at WWW.NCAOSA.ORG NCAOSA was founded in 1973 to assist teachers, parents, and students in Northern California with the knowledge and process of Orff-Schulwerk. Benefits of membership include workshops, the Orffion chapter newsletter, access to a tape and video library, loan of an instrumentarium, and scholarships. We are a chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. Summer Courses THE SAN FRANCISCO ORFF CERTIFICATION PROGRAM • Orff Schulwerk: Introduction and Applications with Janet Greene—July 27-31 • Orff for All Ages: A Master Class with Soili Perkio—July 27-31 • Orff Certification: Levels I, II, III—Aug. 3 -14th (NOTE: Levels I and III are currently full with a waiting list) • The Jazz Course: Level II with Doug Goodkin—July 27 -Aug. 1st: A course for those who have taken Doug's jazz course or have equivalent experience All above courses at: The San Francisco School 300 Gaven St., SF, CA 94134 For brochures, go to Summer Courses at: www.douggoodkin.com 2008 - 2009 Workshops April 24, 25, 26, 2009 Mini-Conference: (Re)Fresh, (Re)Connect, (Re)Charge! Location: Hidden Valley Music Seminars Directions: hiddenvalleymusic.org/travel.htm Registration form available by contacting Bee Tee: bhtee89@yahoo.com It's time to (re)fresh, (re)connect, (re)charge! NCAOSA's 2009 Western Mini-Conference is coming up next month. If you haven't registered yet - now is the time! There is still room but dorm spots are filling. Early bird rates are good until 3/20/09. Scholarship assistance available (see below). Clinicians include: Judith Thomas - feature Orff Schulwerk specialist, 2 sessions and closing session Michell Kawaja - Expressive Arts and NIA Movement Claude Ferguson - Percussion, Instrument Building, Sound Sculpture + Friday Night Introduction to Orff - Liz Keefe + Friday Night Recorder Reading Session - David Destafano + Saturday night (Un)Talent Show and more! + On-site vendor: Linden Tree Children's recordings and Books NCAOSA Member Early Bird Price: $210* (by 3/20/09) / $230 regular price (also for Region Two chapter members with reciprocal workshop fee agreements) NonMember Early Bird Price: $240* (by 3/20/09) / $260 regular price (price includes all meals from Friday night's wine and cheese social through Sunday lunch) Registration form available by contacting Bee Tee: bhtee89@yahoo.com Affordable Dorm Spots still available - The on-site Dorms! Where else can you bunk with a friend or two (or a soon-to-be new friend), with your own bathroom - for just $30 a night - that's right - $60 for the whole weekend - right on site - warm and cozy - there are only 20 dorm rooms available so you want to register now to assure your bed. If you're more the hotel type - the Country Garden Inn (right next door to the conference) my have rooms but they were filling fast - call 800-367-3336 for availability. Opening and Closing Sessions! Members of the board (past and present) along with the guest clinicians have been developing the opening and closing events Friday night (8 pm) and Sunday (11-12 noon)! . . . the four elements, the four directions, stars, water, breath, the drum . . . We are excited about the direction the sessions are taking and can hardly wait to sing, move, meet, greet, create, and reflect with all of you. We hope you can join us. Registering now helps our planning tremendously! Registration form available by contacting Bee Tee: bhtee89@yahoo.com FEATURED CLINICIANS Judith Thomas-Solomon - Orff Schulwerk Specialist (Re)Connecting: Our Planet, Our Teaching, Our Music Judith will weave Orff Schulwerk practices and general educational philosophies while drawing from the elemental themes of sea and sky, earth and fire. In two dynamic sessions she will share her masterful teaching, wonderful humor and successful classroom materials. Michell Kawaja - Expressive Arts, NIA Movement (Re)Turn to the Body Michell is a gifted teacher who brings out the joy ofmovement in students of all ages and bodies of all abilities. Through NIA movement, drawing and journaling she will help us get in tune with our own bodies and inspire new ways of thinking about moving with our students. Claude Ferguson - Percussion, Sound Sculpture (Re)Cycled Sounds Claude will combine his fine arts background, RAFT teaching experience and percussion skills in a workshop where we will build a variety of instruments from recycled items. He also will guide us in creating a group sound sculpture to be played in the closing session. Friday Night Optional Sessions: Intro to orff Schulwerk - taught by Liz Keefe Recorder Reading Session - led by David Destafano Friday Evening Opening - games, songs, introduction of clinicians and more. Linden Tree Children's Recordings and Books will be on site the entire weekend with their amazing selection of books, music, puppets, instruments and more. For complete schedule, registration and scholarship information contact: Registrar: Bee Tee Bhtee89@yahoo.com Chair: Lisa Mandelstein LMandels@aol.com NCAOSA announces reciprocal chapter fee reduction! Working with our good friends and colleagues at the American River Chapter, AOSA (AROSA), NCAOSA members can attend AROSA workshops for just $20! Find AROSA information on the Links & Resources button. AROSA is in the Sacramento/Stockton area of California. Visit the Member Forum! This page allows for messages, job postings, discussion threads, and is an advertisement-free forum hosted on our own domain! Click here to read more and visit the forum. See the latest issue of The Orffion/PlayNotes! NCAOSA wants to be in touch with you! Join our private mailing list hosted at Topica.com Our chapter continues to update its systems with the help of the Internet. NCAOSA has signed on with Topica.com to facilitate sending large group emails to the membership. This is now our official way to communicate with you. It will allow the Board to get messages and information out to you quickly and easily. Please follow the simple instructions and sign on. You will receive messages only from NCAOSA. Send an email to: NCAOSA-subscribe@topica.com You should then receive a subscription request (check your junk mail or bulk folder if you have a spam filter). ___________________________________________________ “It is the imagination that should be awakened and trained.” - Carl Orff

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